Greenville Center for Creative Arts will begin accepting applications for its annual emerging young artist program, the Brandon Fellowship, on June 7.
Now in its seventh year, this 12-month program works with three emerging artists between the ages of 21 to 30 who represent the Greenville community’s diversity. Artists receive free studio space, a stipend for supplies, a supportive environment, mentorship and complimentary art education for one full year.
“The Brandon Fellowship allowed me the opportunity and space to explore new avenues of creativity, while still developing a cohesive body of work and research for grad school and beyond,” said Brandon Fellowship alumni Ashley Waller. “I also really enjoyed the mentorship and camaraderie of GCCA’s diverse creative community.”
This year’s selection committee includes:
- Pamela Adams, design professional and City of Greenville Art in Public Places commissioner
- Julio Hernandez, GCCA board member and Clemson University Hispanic Outreach for the Division of Inclusion and Equity chief of staff and director
- Danielle Fontaine, encaustics artist and Brandon Fellowship founder
- Glory Day Loflin, former Brandon Fellow and working artist
- Ashley Waller, former Brandon Fellow and working artist
- Kara Bale, GCCA Operations Manager who oversees the Fellowship program
The application will be available online until July on GCCA’s website. Paper copies may also be picked up in person at 101 Abney St. in Greenville Tuesday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., or Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Applicants must be legal United States citizens and Greenville County residents. They must also be between the ages of 21 and 30. Prior professional art training or post-secondary education is not required for consideration.
Completed applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on July 7 to be considered.
For more information, visit artcentergreenville.org/brandonfellowship.
